Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026750

Louisiana DOC-PE seeks large-scale frozen meat and cheese supply for Wakefield Meat facility

Louisiana's Office of State Procurement is seeking bids for a large-scale supply of frozen meat and cheese products for the Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises (DOC-PE), with delivery to the Wakefield Meat facility in St. Francisville. - Government Buyer: - State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement (DOC-PE) - Contact: Lakeisha Bryant - Products Requested: - Extensive list of frozen meats and cheeses, including: - Chicken leg quarters (100,000 lbs) - Whole loaf cheese (5,760 units) - Turkey ham ends/slices (7,680 units) - Black Forest ham ends/slices (9,600 units) - Roast beef ends/slices (21,120 units) - Turkey breast ends/slices (5,000 units) - Breaded chicken breast fillets (14,000 units) - Young turkey necks, ground beef, pork sausage, Salisbury patties, fish portions, catfish nuggets, pork ham, smoked sausage, bacon, pork loin chops, beef liver, beef round roast, diced beef, ground beef patties, turkey wings, breakfast patties, mechanically separated turkey/chicken, smoked sausage, ham, salami, bologna, frankfurters, roll roast, chicken gizzards, sliced cheese - All products must be solidly frozen, processed from healthy animals, and delivered in strict compliance with health, quality, and packaging standards - Processed date must be stamped within 90 days of delivery for most items - Specific brands mentioned for cheese: Pocahontas, Bongard (or better); Chef Maxwell for turkey ham - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All meat products must meet Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry grading and certification requirements - Dairy products must comply with state and federal regulations - Delivery must be made by a specified date; contract may be extended up to 36 months - Vendors must coordinate delivery appointments and adhere to strict packaging and labeling standards - Contract awarded on individual line item basis, except for certain grouped lines - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs listed for most items; brands mentioned for cheese and turkey ham - Opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers able to meet detailed requirements - Estimated contract value: Likely in the low to mid seven figures, given the volume and diversity of products requested

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of meat and cheese products for the Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises. The contract includes specific requirements for chicken leg quarters, livers, and gizzards, which must be solidly frozen and meet health and quality standards. Delivery is required by November 5, 2026, with strict packaging, labeling, and inspection conditions. Bidders must submit responses online or physically to the Office of State Procurement by October 13, 2026.

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